Apple orchardists are worried over the transportation of their produce to distant markets because of the poor condition of roads in Kullu and Mandi districts.
Vast tracts of land in Kullu and Mandi are under apple cultivation, which is the sole source of livelihood for the residents of both districts. The orchardists are apprehensive of facing difficulties in transporting their horticulture produce to distant markets in time due to the poor condition of link roads and the highways.